The Emperor sent on Yúsuf Muhammad Khán* in advance from Lucknow, and himself followed close after him. He encamped in the neighbourhood of Jaunpúr, and there Ásaf Khán and Majnún Khán came to pay their respects, and were graciously received. Ásaf Khán brought with him some costly offerings, which were accepted. Next day his army, which had been got together by means of the treasures of Garha, and numbered five thousand horse, was drawn out in the plain and reviewed by His Majesty, who expressed his royal satisfaction. On Friday, the 12th Zí-l hijja, the royal forces entered the citadel of Jaun-púr. Orders were given to Ásaf Khán and other great nobles to cross over the Ganges at the ferry of Narhan, where 'Alí Kulí Khán and his followers had passed, and then to go to confront the rebels, and act according to circumstances. Ásaf Khán, in obedience to orders, crossed the Ganges with the force under his command.

Between 'Alí Kulí Khán-zamán and Sulaimán Kirání Afghán, ruler of Bengal, there was a strong alliance and identity of interest; it was therefore deemed expedient to send an envoy to Sulaimán, in order to forbid his rendering assistance to Khán-zamán. Hájí Muhammad Khán Sístání, a man remarkable for prudence, was accordingly sent. When he reached the fort of Rohtás, some Afghán chiefs, who were in league with 'Alí Kulí Khán, arrested him and sent him to 'Alí Kulí. The Hájí was on very friendly terms with the Khán, who was greatly pleased to see him, and did his utmost to treat him with respect and honour. The Khán thought it advisable to make the Hájí the medium of seeking forgiveness for his offences, and determined to send his mother along with the Hájí to make intercession at Court. The result of this proceeding will be hereafter narrated.

Orissa.

The Rája of Orissa, one of the divisions of the province of Bengal, was a powerful chief, and kept a strong hand over all the surrounding country. The Emperor sent Husain Khán Khazánchí and Mahápátar, who was an accomplished master of Hindí music, on an embassy to the Rája, holding out great promises of favour and distinction to induce him to prevent Sulaimán Khán Afghán from rendering any assistance to 'Alí Kulí Khán. After honourably entertaining Husain Khán and Mahápátar for four months, he sent them back to Court with several fine elephants and other splendid presents. This country of Orissa is an extensive territory, of which the capital is Jagan-náth—Jagannáth being an idol which gives name and renown to the city.